HSA warns against 4 products with undeclared potent ingredients

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On 1 Jul, the Health Science Authority (HSA) warned the public against purchasing or using four skin creams with “undeclared potent ingredients” after an infant was hospitalized. The cream, which is unlabeled, was used on the infant to treat her diaper rash, causing her to develop Cushing’s syndrome. She developed a “moon face” and a […]

Some things you need to know about the African Swine Flu

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What is African Swine Fever? It is a highly contagious disease that is fatal to pigs and not humans. Till date, there is no antidote or vaccine for this plague and the only way to contain the spread is to cull the affected animals. The African Swine Fever (ASF) primarily originated in sub-Saharan Africa. However, […]

6 museums you might not know exist in Singapore

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Not sure what to do on the weekends? Why not consider visiting a museum to gain insights on history, culture or even contemporary art? There are over 30 museums in Singapore that offer a wide variation of genres, so throw away that traditional stereotype that museums are boring. Here are 6 museums that you might […]

Beers, food, performances at Beerfest this weekend!

Beers

Located at Marina Promenade, Beerfest Asia is back here in Singapore!  One would be able to find 600 local and international beers on showcase, including new launches and all-time award-winning brews. The exhibition will also include the latest brewing trends, technology and recipes. Even if you are not a beer lover, it is going to […]

40-year-old detained under ISA for wanting to join Islamic State in Syria

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40-year-old Imran Bin Mahmood was detained in Jan 2019 under the Internal Security Act (ISA) after investigations showed that he was “radicalised and harboured the intention.” to join the Islamic State in Syria, said the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) in a press release on 25 Jun. Iman had radicalised sometime in 2013 when he […]

PIE viaduct collapse due to lapses of accredited checker

On 14 Jul 2017, the incomplete Pan-Island Expressway (PIE) viaduct collapsed with 11 workers on top of it, injuring 10 of them and claiming the life of 31-year-old Chinese national Chen Yin Chuan. Singaporean Leong Sow Hon, 61, the accredited checker for the viaduct project, pleaded guilty in court that for failing to check the […]

Attractive or not? What do you think about dad bod?

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  In a study done by a U.S fitness gym, “Nearly 80% of both women and men believe a ‘dad bod’ is attractive as it a sign of confidence in his own skin.” So what is Dad Bod? Dad Bod is an untoned and slightly plump male physique, that is described as “softly round.” The […]

The Great Singapore Sale is here!

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Singapore’s longest running annual sale is back! The Great Singapore Sale (GSS), revamped as the GSS: Experience Singapore, will take place from 21 Jun to 28 Jul. Even though the duration has been shortened by half, there will be a line-up of fun retail-related activities, from pop-up stalls, film screenings and fashion shows, at Orchard […]

Man jailed after defaulting on NS obligations for five years

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Indian national and Singapore permanent resident Thirumal Pavithran, 25, was jailed for ten weeks on 20 Jun, after defaulting on his National Service (NS) obligations for more than five years. He pleaded guilty to four charges under the Enlistment Act as he defaulted on his NS obligations to complete his secondary and university education in […]